Articles
This section archives every article published on our site – from the resourceful guides found in In The Kitchen to the enchanting insights from our featured, Italian food writers. Italian cuisine is our passion and we’re ready to pass it on to you.
Tiramisu: A Cause for Celebration
Tiramisu quite literally means, "a pick me up." One of Italy's most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory mascarpone cheese and wine, layered with lady finger biscuits.
Homemade Canned Tomatoes: Passata
The pleasure of eating tomatoes from your own garden all year-round requires the delightfully messy and fun operation called passata, canning cooked pureed tomatoes.
Tomatoes, from Fresh to Concentrate: Helpful Tips & Suggestions
This article explores the arguement of fresh tomatoes versus their canned counterpart. When is fresh preferred? What are the drawbacks of using canned? Both taste and texture all depend on the nature of this squishy little, red fruit.
Beautiful, Bountiful Fresh Figs
A sweet and exotic fruit from the Mediterranean, figs are a late-summer treat that can be added to a variety of dishes for a delightfully fresh way to enjoy the benefits of fiber, calcium and other nutrients. In this article, we explore ways to introduce this juicy, summer delight to your dinner table.
Greens, More greens … and Some Yellows and Purples, Too
During the warmest months of the year, its time for fresh, leafy greens and raw salads - what Italians call “verdure” or greens. In this article, we journey through a hearty helping of different greens -- from arugula to endive -- that you need to see!
Gelato: A Cool Treat That's Good for You
With brightly colored, fresh fruits and an assortment of mix-ins like macadamia nuts or cocoa, gelato is an oasis on a stifling, summer day. Where the American equivalent, ice cream or custard, is seen as an indulgence or guilty pleasure, gelato is not only natural but nutritious. Piergiorgio tells us all about the sweet treat and its Italian...
Spiedini and Other Grilled Delicacies, Italian-style
Italians love cooking outdoors just as much as anyone with a host of traditional recipes for the grigliata, or cookout. Spiedini, or skewers, make for the easy grilling of vegetables, meats and cheeses. For a sweet, smoky dessert, try throwing your favorite fruits on the flame. Often using lamb, sausage, pancetta, veal or seafood, Italy's...
Summer in Italy: Think “leggero”—Light!
Leggero (light) or restare leggeri (staying light) is the Italian credo in the summer—fresh, light, colorful and simple foods are what everyone craves on hot days.
